E-Bike are fantastic at providing more opportunity to ride. Meaning you will ride  more regularly and ride further – superb. However …

More time on a bike (e-bike) can challenge your comfort.  With greater distances comes the possibility of more problems at your contact points – bruising, aches & pains.  It is really easy in the beginning on an E-Bike to over ride and stress your body.  As you tire your body may collapse or shift into poor posture.  Comfort needs to be worked on and listening to your body will help.

There is lots you can do to support your comfort at your contact points on the bike: Comfort on your seat and the handlebars  Building up to greater time & distances is really important.  This makes rest days just as critical as ride days.  Also resting or taking mini breaks when you are out riding.

Preferably start early at addressing your comfort….don’t let it get to a point where you are not enjoying your riding. Read our support information and find out your options for supporting your comfort.

Our Bike Seat Comfort Guide outlines options and strategies to finding your comfort. Often it will not come down to a single solution but a multiple of strategies to understand what works best for you. Options such as wearing bike specific underwear or pants, using a cream, a saddle that matches your riding and is positioned correctly as well as improving how you ride. Use our comfort consultation for one on one support to acheiving comfort.

E-Bikes are fantastic at creating more biking opportunities for all levels of riders. This often means that you will ride for longer and ride more regularly. Learn how you can successfully ride for longer periods of time on your bike/e-bike

You may have already considered your bike saddle options in our Bike Seat Comfort Guide  –  If not we wanted to get you started here.

See our Top selling e-biking saddle. We love this Terrys Saddle available in a  Mens Saddle and a Womens Saddle. Great padding & a gel layer for comfort riding distance and regularly.

Want to understand all your saddle options then work through this process outlined in  our e-biking saddle story.

To be warm you can wear layers as well as wear more insulating and warm clothing & accessories.  Begin your ride with protective outer layers on, blocking wind chill right from the start.  In cool weather or cold temperatures protect the parts of your body (your extremities) that will not warm up on their own.

Use lights & clothing as a way of increasing your visibility.  Some E-Bikes will come with built in light systems that run off your battery, make the most of this.  Consider turning your lights on during the day when you are in traffic.  Steady lights help drivers determine the speed you are moving at and flashing lights draw attention. Stacking lights is a great way to aid your visibility. Add a light to you – your helmet/clothing/bag  Choose bright colours in your outer layers, including your helmet and bike gloves. Being seen on any bike is important and we cannot emphasize the importance on an e-bike when you are often travelling at greater speeds.

Take the time when you first get your E-Bike to get familiar with it.  Take your bike to a safe, quiet place for the first few rides.  Practice getting on and off it.  Practice moving it around when you are not riding it – where is the weight and how does this weight effect your ability to turn it around, maneuver it.

As you ride more you will begin to understand your battery more and the ability that this gives you to ride further than you would on a standard bike.   Carrying a special tow rope to help with a real battery emergency is something you should consider.  Ride with peace of mind knowing when you ride big distances or in isolated areas with a buddy.  If your battery is flat or develops a fault you can get home using an electric bike tow rope.

We always recommend carrying tools as you never know when a problem will happen to you.

The speeds of E-Bikes means when you hit small bumps and rises at greater speed there is more potential for a flat tyre if they are not well pumped.

A good quality floor pump that is easy to use is a must for at home.  Keep it near where you store your E-Bike and every time you check your charge, check your tyre pressure as well.

Any type of ride where help is not immediately at hand and your need to be self sufficient increases so take a bike specific first aid kit.

Riding a bike  is a skill that everyone can achieve. There are skills you can practise and understand more to help you feel confident riding an e-bike 

Practice when you first add gear or a child.  Do this in a quiet location so you can test out your gears, brakes & steering with no hazards.  Choose products that have been designed for use with E-Bikes.  Always spread your load either forward and back or side to side, keeping it as low and centred as possible.

Learn when it is safe to ride with your baby/1yr old and understand the kids bike seat and towed options for this age group. Discover what is the best solution for your family and how to keep them safe and comfortable on the bike.

is to match your gear to your risk level.  We always recommend full head coverage for bike helmets but you will also need a lightweight, comfortable helmet that is durable and strong.  Performance level helmets will absorb and disperse the energy from a high speed crash far better than cheaper helmets.  Yes you will need to invest to get this type of protection but it is well worth it.

Locks will need to suit your frame design & shape.  They should be simple to use and give you a good sense of safety so you can leave you bike whenever you need to.